HSA 2009 Biology Item 36print

HSA 2009 Biology Item 36

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Use the information below to answer Numbers 36 and 37.

Use the information below to answer the following item.

Methyl mercury is a toxic substance that can harm the nervous system. Some fish are contaminated with high levels of methyl mercury. In many places, these fish are an important food source. Experiments are being conducted to determine how many meals of contaminated fish can be safely consumed. The table below shows the concentration of methyl mercury in the fish and the number of meals that can be safely consumed per month.

The table below shows the mean mercury concentrations in fish.

According to this table, which fish would be safest to eat?

  1. common carp
  2. channel catfish
  3. largemouth bass
  4. yellow perch

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